Arlington, NY (ZIP 12603) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $596K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Arlington has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Arlington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2017.
Arlington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $5.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 31, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($588K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12603 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, NY, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $596K in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 12603) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Arlington has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12603 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $5.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Arlington, NY area (ZIP 12603). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →